'''[[Scout Law|"A Scout is reverent."]]''' All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some go further and give special service. This can qualify them for a religious emblem. Such an emblem is not a Scouting award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem.

'''[[Scout Law|"A Scout is reverent."]]''' All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some go further and give special service. This can qualify them for a religious emblem. Such an emblem is not a Scouting award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem.

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The [[religious emblems]] programs are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. In some denominations, four different awards may be available. For instance, here are the Protestant Award programs from PRAY Publishing:

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The [[Religious Emblems]] programs are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. In some denominations, four different awards may be available. For instance, here are the non-denominational Protestant Award programs from PRAY Publishing:

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A silver square knot on a purple background is permanently displayed on the [[uniform]] above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If he earns different youth religious awards for various levels, he wears up to four different devices on one knot, but only one silver on purple knot is worn. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the square knot device for youth may be worn on all subsequent [[uniforms]]: [[Cub Scout]], [[Boy Scout]], [[Venture]], and [[Scouter]].

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A silver square knot on a purple background is permanently displayed on the [[uniform]] above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If he earns different youth religious awards for various levels, he wears up to four different devices on one knot, but only one silver on purple knot is worn. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the square knot device for youth may be worn on all subsequent [[uniforms]]: [[Cub Scout]], [[Boy Scout]], [[Venturing]], and [[Scouters]].

Girl Scouts or youth not in Scouting can often participate in these same programs and be presented with the same medals but only a member of the BSA can wear the BSA knots.

Girl Scouts or youth not in Scouting can often participate in these same programs and be presented with the same medals but only a member of the BSA can wear the BSA knots.

Revision as of 21:53, April 28, 2009

Religious Emblems

Poster displaying some of the emblems available.

Created:

First appeared in 1948 Handbook

Level:

All

"A Scout is reverent." All Scouts show this by being faithful in their duty to God. Some go further and give special service. This can qualify them for a religious emblem. Such an emblem is not a Scouting award. It is conferred on a Scout by his religious leader. Each faith has its own requirements for earning its emblem.

The Religious Emblems programs are administered by various religious institutions and recognized, but not sponsored, by the BSA. These are generally recognized by a medal and an embroidered square knot. In some denominations, four different awards may be available. For instance, here are the non-denominational Protestant Award programs from PRAY Publishing:

A silver square knot on a purple background is permanently displayed on the uniform above the left pocket to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award as a youth. If he earns different youth religious awards for various levels, he wears up to four different devices on one knot, but only one silver on purple knot is worn. If a religious award is earned as a Cub Scout, the square knot device for youth may be worn on all subsequent uniforms: Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Scouters.

Girl Scouts or youth not in Scouting can often participate in these same programs and be presented with the same medals but only a member of the BSA can wear the BSA knots.

The medals are usually only worn on special occasions, pinned immediately above the top of the left pocket flap of the uniform shirt.

Religious Emblems requirements

Sources for requirements

To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.

Listed below are the emblems and where to find out about them. Before writing or visiting your local council service center, check with your religious leader.